In Germany, BASF and Essity joined forces together with the Technical University of Wien to revolutionize recycling of absorbent hygiene products (AHP). The groundbreaking gasification pilot project proves that used diapers and other absorbent hygiene products can be transformed into valuable raw materials for new chemical products – no complex pre-treatment required. The resulting gas […]
In Germany, Beiersdorf has launched a line extension for its best-selling Nivea Crème that is 99% natural-origin ingredients—a feat that took six years of research, over 2,000 formulations, and 10,000 consumer tests to complete. Dubbed NIVEA Crème Natural Touch, the new skin care cream meets consumer demand for more sustainable skin care as well as […]
In Germany, according to the Federal Climate Change Act, Germany is supposed to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. To do this, it is not sufficient to massively reduce emissions: A significant portion of CO₂ needs to be removed from the atmosphere as well. Over 100 scientists in the large-scale interdisciplinary program CDRterra, working in […]
In Germany, Evonik has won two legal disputes, unquestionably securing EU and US patent rights for the company’s pioneering 3-stage biogas upgrading process with SEPURAN® Green membranes. In two judicially separate, final decisions, the European Patent Office (EPO) upheld Evonik’s EP3240620 B1 patent and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) upheld Evonik’s US 10,471,380 […]
In Germany, Platts reports RWE is aiming for commercial production at Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant in 2026 with commissioning already underway. The first phase of the 300MW GET H2 Nukleus project will be 100MW at the Lingen, Germany facility that will supply hydrogen to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery. The first phase is already nearly double […]
In Germany, sustainability requirements have become a decisive factor in shaping global trade, influencing competitiveness, transparency and responsible economic growth. While companies and policymakers increasingly rely on sustainability certification schemes and labels (CSLs) to demonstrate responsible sourcing, their actual effects on market access are complex. The STAR4BBS White Paper sheds new light on these dynamics, […]
In Germany, DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) have signed a new framework agreement, further deepening their joint commitment to decarbonizing the air freight industry. Building on their milestone partnership, established in 2022, this agreement introduces a clear focus on emission reduction claims, emphasizing the development of market-ready book-and-claim models to […]
In Germany, UPM has reached a milestone at its wood-based chemicals biorefinery in Leuna, Germany: stable process separation of lignin and sugars. This critical step is a prerequisite for conversion of sugars to renewable glycols and lignin to renewable functional fillers. Earlier this year, the company successfully launched the hydrothermal breakdown of wood at the […]
In Germany, Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde have signed a framework agreement that lays the foundation for the construction of commercial ammonia cracking plants. Uniper has secured license packages for the use of thyssenkrupp Uhde’s ammonia cracking technology. The agreement covers up to six large-scale plants with a total capacity of 7,200 metric tons of ammonia […]
In Germany, Honda’s triple action to zero is a company-wide mantra that encourages alternative thinking and clever solutions to reduce the impact of Honda’s corporate activities on the planet. The initiatives address carbon neutrality, clean energy, and resource circulation as the three leading factors that will see net zero emissions by 2050. Beyond the creation […]
